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Farmhouse Retreat ~ Jacuzzi ~ Mini Cows + Ponies ~ Games + Pool ~ Fire Pit + BBQ

Tucked between rolling hills, this peaceful retreat offers a perfect base for stargazing or day trips to nearby San Antonio and Austin

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The Farmhouse Retreat on 15 scenic acres offers a jacuzzi on the covered deck, a game room with shuffleboard and pool tables, and friendly ponies, alpacas, goats, and mini cows. Enjoy the fire pit and BBQ area too.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room

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About the area

Located in San Marcos, this farm stay is in a rural area and near theme parks. Gruene Hall is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Guadalupe River and Comal River. Travelling with kids? Consider Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark, or check out an event or a game at Bobcat Ballpark. Kayaking, water tubing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Map
San Marcos, TX

What's nearby

  • San Marcos Premium Outlets - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Aquarena Springs Museum - 7 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Texas Ski Ranch - 7 min drive - 12.7 km
  • San Marcos River - 8 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Rio Vista Park - 8 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 15 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bill Miller Bar-B-Q - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Farmhouse Retreat ~ Jacuzzi ~ Mini Cows + Ponies ~ Games + Pool ~ Fire Pit + BBQ

Family-friendly farm stay near San Marcos Premium Outlets
At Farmhouse Retreat ~ Jacuzzi ~ Mini Cows + Ponies ~ Games + Pool ~ Fire Pit + BBQ, you can look forward to a water park, a firepit and an arcade/games room. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
Other perks at this farm stay include:
  • Outdoor furniture, a billiards/pool table and games
  • Charcoal grills, smoke-free property and books
Room features
All guest rooms at Farmhouse Retreat ~ Jacuzzi ~ Mini Cows + Ponies ~ Games + Pool ~ Fire Pit + BBQ offer thoughtful touches, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
More amenities include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware and children's books
  • 2.5 bathrooms with showers and shower/bath combinations
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Games
  • Hot tub
  • Water park

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Due to high demand, we are no longer offering early check-ins or late checkouts. You are more than welcome to check your bags early.
Failure to comply the Nonsmoking rule may result in a minimum additional charge of $100.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Frequently asked questions

Is Farmhouse Retreat ~ Jacuzzi ~ Mini Cows + Ponies ~ Games + Pool ~ Fire Pit + BBQ pet-friendly?

Yes, Farmhouse Retreat ~ Jacuzzi ~ Mini Cows + Ponies ~ Games + Pool ~ Fire Pit + BBQ allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Farmhouse Retreat ~ Jacuzzi ~ Mini Cows + Ponies ~ Games + Pool ~ Fire Pit + BBQ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Farmhouse Retreat ~ Jacuzzi ~ Mini Cows + Ponies ~ Games + Pool ~ Fire Pit + BBQ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Farmhouse Retreat ~ Jacuzzi ~ Mini Cows + Ponies ~ Games + Pool ~ Fire Pit + BBQ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Farmhouse Retreat ~ Jacuzzi ~ Mini Cows + Ponies ~ Games + Pool ~ Fire Pit + BBQ located?

This family-friendly San Marcos farm stay is located in a rural location, 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from San Marcos Premium Outlets, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Purgatory Creek Natural Area and John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park. Dunbar Park and Redwood Arena are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Farmhouse Retreat ~ Jacuzzi ~ Mini Cows + Ponies ~ Games + Pool ~ Fire Pit + BBQ Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rickey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property An amazing host!

The house is very pretty, nice An clean. The host was fast to responding to messages and was very quick to handle any issues we were experiencing during our stay. He also accommodated us with a modified check in time due to our situation which was extremely appreciated!! Five stars for this guy here, thank you again !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very quiet place to get away!

Enjoyed the stay , sleeping accommodations were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H., Keller, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

This property is perfect! Great location, great lot, great house and great amenities! I will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely amazing home!

This beautiful property was very well decorated & felt like home! Our family enjoyedh every bit of this amazingly beautiful home for our Easter gathering! Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Macy R., Janesville, Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

We loved the property. Perfect fit for our family and a huge bonus to feed the goats!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay for a Girls Weekend

The interior of the house is so well decorated! Between the cozy beds and couches, plenty of rooms for fun, and being surrounded by gorgeous nature and adorable animals, this rental does not disappoint. We plan on revisiting!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaynee T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family getaway

The house was perfect for entertaining the whole family. There are lots of living areas so everyone had plenty of room. The location provides easy I-35 access to San Marcos or New Braunfels. It was nice to relax and see some animals we don’t normally get to see.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Ruben L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Nice stay

I think the only thing I would have changed was turning the AC on a few hours before the guest gets there. Every thing else was fun and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richaud S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rob W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025